Savannah Bananas draft former URI baseball player in 5th round

KINGSTON, R.I. — A former University of Rhode Island (URI) pitcher Trystan Levesque is headed to one of the most popular teams in exhibition baseball after being selected by the Savannah Bananas in Thursday’s draft.

Trystan Levesque, 23, of East Lyme, Connecticut, was chosen in the fifth round and will join the fast-growing Banana Ball Championship League. The league features the Bananas along with the Party Animals, Firefighters, Texas Tailgaters, and its two newest franchises, the Loco Beach Coconuts and the Indianapolis Clowns.

Photos: Savannah Bananas (website)

Banana Ball has exploded in popularity in recent years, playing at major sporting venues across the country, including MLB, NFL, and college stadiums.

As part of their 2026 world tour, the Bananas are scheduled to play their first-ever games at Gillette Stadium on August 28 and 29. There they will take on the newly added Loco Beach Coconuts.

The Savannah Bananas have become one of the most unique and entertaining teams in baseball, transforming the sport with their fast-paced and fan-focused version of the game known as Banana Ball. The Banana Ball Championship League brings together several teams, including the Bananas, Party Animals, Firefighters, Texas Tailgaters, Loco Beach Coconuts, and Indianapolis Clowns, to compete in a style of baseball built around speed, creativity, and constant action. With rules that keep games under two hours, reduce downtime, and encourage crowd participation, the league has gained national attention by filling major stadiums across the country and redefining what a modern baseball experience can be.

Savannah Bananas draft former URI player Trystan Levesque.